Jun 14, 2026

Please join us in celebrating Lee’s nine decades of a life well lived. Lee was born in Chicago to immigrant Jewish parents who moved to Los Angeles in 1944, and by mid century transformed their family into proud financially successful Americans.

Lee’s youthful aspirations included being a cowboy (of course), food critic (who knew Duncan Hines was a person?), and greeting...

Jun 14, 2026

Pedro “Pete” Moreno Jr. was born on November 17, 1964, in Torrance, California, where he would go on to build a life defined by faith, family, and an enduring passion for everything he loved, rooted in the historic Pueblo “La Rana” neighborhood where he grew up and where his deepest family ties were formed. He passed away on June 14,...

Jun 13, 2026

It is with profound shock and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bonnie Ann Foltman Keilbach, age 70, of Rye, NY and San Pedro, CA on June 13, 2026. Born on October 13, 1955 in New Rochelle, NY, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of Barney and Dorothy Foltman. She was a vibrant person and full of life....

Jun 11, 2026

Longtime Torrance resident Mary Stephens passed away peacefully on June 11 at the age of 95. Always energetic, Mary enjoyed excellent health throughout most of her life, but battled dementia for several years before her death.

Mary Belle Hoofnagle was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 11, 1931, to Minford and Mabel Hoofnagle, both of German ancestry. The third of six...

Jun 8, 2026

Noel Rillera, 71, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center.

Born on July 30, 1954, in Baguio City, Philippines, Noel was raised in Manila and lived a life defined by kindness, dedication, humor, and an unwavering love for his family. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose generosity and guidance touched countless lives.

Noel...

Jun 8, 2026

Janet Mavis Abbott

August 5, 1941 - June 8, 2026

Janet M. Abbott (Jan), age 84, of Palos Verdes Estates, California, died June 8, 2026. She lived for 43 years in Palos Verdes, where she and her husband, A. Dwight Abbott, raised their children and remained until Dwight’s passing in January 2025. Jan and Dwight were happily married for 60 years. For...

Jun 7, 2026

Jun 6, 2026

Victoria Ann Reid, 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 6, 2026, with her husband Luis holding her hand at their home in Torrance, California.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1944. She was the daughter of Violet and Victor Caporale. Her family made the move from New York to Los Angeles in 1955, where...

Jun 6, 2026

Phyllis Jean McCray (McCormick), 96, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on June 6, 2026.

Phyllis was born at home on 2nd and Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado, on March 22, 1930, to George Ernest McCormick and Ethel May Dollarhide. She was the third of five children and grew up alongside her siblings: Elsie Dorlene “Darleen” McCormick-Witherall and George Leroy Jr....

Jun 6, 2026

Preceded in death by parents Belia and Oscar Solis, and David Garcia, Brothers Edmund Garcia and David Garcia. Survived by Sister Mary Solis, Brother Nazar Solis, beloved fiancé Marianne Robinson, Daughter Gina Garcia, Son Robert Garcia, and three grandchildren, Robert Acosta, Serina Candelaria, and Robert Garcia. Six great grandchildren, Alayah Acosta, Ava Acosta, Avianna Lopez, Arias Candelaria, Robert Garcia, and...